The table for Kyu level (Basic level skill)
Established in 1979, Revised on May 13, 2007
[ Explanation ]
- Official JKA Kendama (Nintei-Kendama) required.
- Only the certified JKA examiner can examine kendama skill level.
- Perform waza in numerical order.
- Each waza may be attempted up to 10 times, but must be successfully performed at least the designated number of times shown in the table.
- Must qualify at each kyu level before eligible to take examination for the next higher kyu level rank.
- For ikkyu (highest kyulevel rank):
§ Successfully perform waza No.1 through waza No.10 the designated number of times shown in the table.
§ Perform Moshikame waza at least 50 times without failure at a rate of at least 135 times per minute. Two attempts allowed.
